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Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Syracuse with festive dinners, brunches, buffets, Turkey Trots, parades, family-friendly activities, Friendsgiving parties, holiday markets, volunteer opportunities, food drives, cruises, and seasonal events. Whether you're planning a traditional Thanksgiving feast or looking for unique things to do, discover the best Thanksgiving events happening in Syracuse.

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Nov 13–15Walmart Waterloo - N Road3 days

2nd Annual Great Turkey Drop Off with Classic Hits 99.3!

Monetary donations can be made now at: and click on Great Turkey Drop Off and go down to Make an Online Donation! It’s the Second Annual Great Turkey Drop Off at Walmart in Waterloo, with Wilkins RV, Riester’s Appliances, Catho

6:00 AM

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Sun, Nov 15Central Square American Legion Fuller-Taylor Post 915

Sunshine’s Thankful Bunco Extravaganza!

Sunday, November 15th is Sunshine’s Co-Ed Thankful Turkey Bunco! NO EXPERIENCE OR SKILL REQUIRED! It’s a great time to have fun, win cash or prizes, make new friends, and help support a great cause! We’re opening the doors at noon and starting at 1:00pm.

12:00 PM

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Sun, Nov 15White Rabbit Roasting Co, Weedsport

Thanksgiving Cookie Decorating Class

Learn to decorate a simple yet delicious set of autumn cookies! No experience necessary! 🍁Autumn leaves may be falling, but your creative spirit will be soaring with this cozy cookie class! 🥧Following

1:00 PM

$28.52 – $55.20

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Sun, Nov 158377 Brewerton Road, Cicero

Believe 31 Friendsgiving

Believe 31 members, families, friends, supporters, and recipients, we’d love for you to join us for our Second Annual Believe 31 Friendsgiving. This gathering is a chance to enjoy good food, spend time together, and connect with the people who make Belie

2:00 PM

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Sun, Nov 15First Presbyterian Church of Seneca Falls

Friends-Giving Potluck

Friends-Giving Potluck! Come and share a meal! Please RSVP! Need this for planning purposes. Donation accepted, but not necessary!

4:00 PM

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Mon, Nov 16The Palace Theatre

SAS 33: 3rd Annual SASGIVING!

Get ready to feast and have a blast at the 33rd SASGIVING party, where good vibes and great company rule! Join us for the 33rd session of the Syracuse Actors Studio on Monday, November 16th, 2026, 7 PM- 10

7:00 PM

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Tue, Nov 1711 Dockside Dr, Central Square

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

🦃 FREE COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER! RESERVATIONS REQUIRED‼️ Join us for a warm Thanksgiving meal and time together as a community! Our dinner is completely FREE and open to everyone. Any donations go directly towards our Invest in Youth Scholarship F

4:00 PM

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Wed, Nov 1883 East Main Street, Morrisville

Stacks & Scholars Homeschool Crew: The Power of Thankfulness

Open to all area homeschoolers! What are you thankful for? Join us on Wednesday, November 18 at 2:00 PM for an afternoon of fun as we explore the power of gratitude through games, crafts, creative activities, and more. We'll celebrate the season, make me

2:00 PM

Wed, Nov 18ONCO Fermentations, Tully

Wednesday Night Friendly Golf Gathering

WHEN: Wednesdays September 30 thru December 9, 2026 - EXCEPT THANKSGIVING WEEK TIME: 5:30 pm (sharp) until finished (~8:30) WHERE: ONCO Fermentations - Grain Room COST: $15/Person per Wednesday - LIMITED to 6 people each week for play. Bring your own c

5:30 PM

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Thu, Nov 19NYS Fairgrounds, Fairmount

Cny family Bicycle Giveaway @ NYS Fairgrounds

Nys fairgrounds operations commence for volunteers and bike drop off as below ; We will be setting up operations at the New York State Fair grounds Eatery Bldg( follow signs). Drop off of bicycles starting November 19th through December 17th daily 10:0

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Thu, Nov 19506 S Main St

Thanksgiving Sale

Shop the Thanksgiving Sale for exciting last-minute deals on furniture for every room! - Shop our One-of-a-Kind Rug Sell-Off! - Pickup items immediately or get $99 fast local delivery - Get 12 months no interest special financing if you qualify† Th

12:00 PM

Thanksgiving table decor and hosting essentials

From the thermometer that saves the turkey to the tablecloth, the kids’ table and a hat for the Turkey Trot. Check delivery dates before you order.

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Thanksgiving events near Syracuse

Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby

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The history of Thanksgiving

It began with a harvest. In the autumn of 1621, the Plymouth colonists and their Wampanoag neighbours shared three days of food in a good year. Nobody called it Thanksgiving then. It took two more centuries, a determined editor and a president in the middle of a war to turn it into the day we know: a Thursday in November for family, food and being grateful.

Most of what fills the day now came later. The parade, the football, the morning Turkey Trot and the long table of sides were added by one generation after another, which is why every family’s Thanksgiving looks a little different.

  1. 1621After their first harvest, the Plymouth colonists hold three days of feasting. Massasoit arrives with about 90 Wampanoag men, who bring five deer.
  2. 1789George Washington proclaims the first national day of thanksgiving, for Thursday, 26 November.
  3. 1846–63Sarah Josepha Hale, the magazine editor who wrote “Mary Had a Little Lamb”, writes to five presidents asking for one national day.
  4. 1863In the middle of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln makes the last Thursday of November a national Thanksgiving. It has been kept every year since.
  5. 1896Buffalo runs its first YMCA Turkey Trot, now the oldest footrace held every year in North America — a year older than the Boston Marathon.
  6. 1924Macy’s holds its first parade in New York, with animals from the Central Park Zoo. The giant balloons arrive in 1927.
  7. 1934The Detroit Lions play on Thanksgiving for the first time, and football becomes part of the afternoon.
  8. 1939–41Franklin Roosevelt moves the day a week earlier to lengthen the shopping season. People call it “Franksgiving”, so Congress fixes it for good: the fourth Thursday of November.
  9. 1957Canada settles on the second Monday of October for its own Thanksgiving, which goes back to 1578.
  10. 1989George H. W. Bush gives the first formal presidential turkey pardon, now a White House tradition.

Thanksgiving in Syracuse: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Syracuse in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Syracuse run from Nov 13 to Nov 29, 2026: 79 events.

What is on in Syracuse on Thanksgiving Day?

12 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including 2026 Liverpool Turkey Trot at Onondaga Lake Park, Cicero Fire Department Annual Thanksgiving Morning Football Game at Cicero – North Syracuse High School and Turkey Trot Roll and Stroll at Seneca Street School.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Syracuse?

12 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including SAS 33: 3rd Annual SASGIVING! at The Palace Theatre, Community Thanksgiving Dinner and I’m HER Friendsgiving Dinner. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Syracuse?

Yes: 2026 Liverpool Turkey Trot at Onondaga Lake Park (Thu, Nov 26), Turkey Trot Roll and Stroll at Seneca Street School (Thu, Nov 26) and Turkey Trot 5K (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Syracuse?

Cny family Bicycle Giveaway @ NYS Fairgrounds and 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Community Food & Donation Drive! are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Syracuse?

Yes: 5 of the 79 listed are free, including SAS 33: 3rd Annual SASGIVING! at The Palace Theatre, Thankgiving Giveaway and Salt City Market Friendsgiving Karaoke. Tickets for the rest run from $12.50 to $55.20.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Syracuse?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Syracuse Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at Downtown Syracuse (Nov 25–26), 2026 Liverpool Turkey Trot at Onondaga Lake Park (Thu, Nov 26) and DRINKSGIVING 2K26 at Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant (Nov 25–26).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Syracuse?

Yes: 7 more events are listed within reach, in Mohawk, Norwich, New Hartford and Canandaigua and more.

When is Thanksgiving 2026?

In the United States, Thursday, November 26, 2026 — always the fourth Thursday of November. Canada celebrates earlier, on Monday, October 12, the second Monday of October.

What is Friendsgiving?

A Thanksgiving meal shared with friends rather than family, usually on a day near the holiday. Many restaurants and bars host Friendsgiving dinners and parties, so you can skip the cooking.

Do I need to book Thanksgiving dinner in advance?

Yes, as early as you can. Restaurants serving a Thanksgiving menu often fill up a week or more ahead, and many offer a set menu at fixed seatings on the day.